Summer is just around the corner, and for many students living away from home, the same question pops up every year: where do you leave all the things you’ve accumulated during the academic year? Hauling everything back and forth can be a huge undertaking, not to mention the costs and stress involved!
This is where PiuSpazio Self Storage comes in. It’s a convenient and increasingly popular solution for students looking for a hassle-free summer.
We have many international university students who store their belongings, furniture, and clothes with us during the summer months. Then, before they move into their new place for the next academic year, they simply come back and pick everything up.
We know that many students, especially those from abroad, might not have a car with them. That’s why we also offer a transport service. In just a few easy steps, you can book your storage space, drop off your items (or have us pick them up!), and take one major worry off your plate for the summer.
Secure & Convenient storage solutions for student during summer break
During the summer holidays, most students head back home. If you’re leaving your apartment or room from the academic year and plan to move into a different place in September or October, you’ll need a safe place to store your belongings and furniture in the meantime. This is exactly why self-storage for students living away from home is the ideal temporary solution for the summer.
Our storage units are:
- Secure: Equipped with advanced 24-hour video surveillance and a connected, always-active alarm system, you can rest assured your items are safe.
Dry and Humidity-Free: We ensure optimal conditions to protect your belongings from damage.
- Accessible: You can access your unit seven days a week, from 5 AM to 11 PM, without limitations, using your personal access code.
If you’re a student away from home, renting a storage unit is simpler than you might think! Just choose the space that fits your needs based on how many items you want to store – we have everything from small lockers to larger spaces for furniture.
Our Storage Solutions and sizes for students
When you hear “self-storage,” you might picture huge warehouses packed with bulky furniture. But for students, the reality is quite different!
Most student storage needs can be perfectly met with compact solutions, like a locker or a 1 or 2 square meter unit. The key is to utilize the height within the unit – stackable boxes and clever packing can make a small space incredibly efficient.
At PiuSpazio Self Storage, the best options for students living away from home are:
The 1 Cubic Meter Locker: Perfect for Student Summer Storage
Our 1 cubic meter locker is an ideal solution for university students over the summer. This compact space measures 1m x 1m x 1m (height), making it surprisingly versatile.
Within this locker, you can comfortably store:
- 8 medium-sized boxes (40x40x40 cm) filled with books, documents, and clothing.
- Small appliances like a toaster, coffee machine, or microwave.
- A desktop computer with its monitor.
- 3 large suitcases stacked one on top of the other.
- 12 duffel bags, backpacks, or soft bags.
- Small sports equipment, such as tennis or padel rackets.
Renting a locker costs just €50.00 per month (VAT and insurance included).
This locker is perfect for you if you’re a student living away from home and only need to store your less bulky items that you can’t easily take with you on your journey back home for the summer.
3 Cubic Meter storage unit: For larger items, boxes and some furniture
If you have a bit more to store, our 1 square meter unit with a height of 2.70 meters is an excellent choice. This taller space allows you to maximize your storage by utilizing vertical room.
Within this unit, you can typically store:
- Around 10-15 medium-sized boxes (40x40x40 cm).
- Approximately twenty bags, backpacks, or soft cases.
- Sports equipment such as a snowboard, surfboard, or skis with their gear.
- Musical instruments like a guitar or keyboard.
- Folding chairs.
The cost for renting this 1 square meter unit is €56.10 per month (VAT and insurance included).
This taller 1 square meter unit is exactly what you need if you’re a student living away from home and require temporary storage for your more voluminous items during your summer holidays.
5 Cubic Meter storage unit: for a complete bedroom
If you need even more space for your summer storage, our 2 square meter unit with a height of 2.70 meters is an excellent option. This larger unit provides ample room to store everything that fits in a 1 square meter unit, but with much more comfort and flexibility.
Within this unit, you can store a greater quantity of boxes and even more bulky items, such as:
- Small furniture like a disassembled bookshelf, a study desk, or a student chair.
- A single mattress.
- A bicycle or scooter.
- A mini-fridge (dorm room size).
- Additional sports equipment or musical instruments.
The cost for renting this 2 square meter unit is €98.80 per month (VAT and insurance included).
This unit is ideal if you’re a student living away from home and have some extra furniture that you simply can’t take back home with you. It’s spacious enough to essentially hold the entire contents of a standard single student room!
Storage and items pick up transport service for students
We know that if you’re a student living away from home, reaching PiuSpazio Self Storage by public transport can be a real hassle, especially when you’re carrying all your belongings like boxes, bags, and suitcases.
That’s why we at PiuSpazio can connect you with reliable individuals and professional movers who can help with transporting your items. Once your belongings are safely placed in your chosen storage unit, we’ll even send you a photo of how they’re arranged inside, especially if you’re not present during the move.
We’re happy to recommend the best contacts based on your specific needs, and then you can choose which mover to work with.
In the meantime, we want you to know the storage unit prices so you can compare the transport costs from different movers, knowing your storage is secure with PiuSpazio!
For a small transport of a few items or boxes, the average cost is usually between €80.00 and €100.00 per person. However, if a friend or flatmate also needs the same service, the cost can decrease, so consider teaming up!
How does student storage work with PiùSpazio?
If you’re an international student and need a storage unit, the first step is to contact the PiuSpazio Self Storage location closest to you.
When you get in touch, provide our staff with a detailed list of what you need to store. This will help us recommend the perfect storage unit size for your needs. We’ll also provide you with all the information on the monthly rental costs, which vary depending on the unit size and the length of your contract. Our contracts are flexible, with a minimum duration of one month.
Once you’ve signed your contract, you’ll receive a personal electronic access code. This code allows you to access your storage unit independently every day, giving you complete control over your belongings.
If you are not planning on visiting the storage unit, you will provide access to the movers and he will store your belongings for you. You will then receive the pictures of your items stored.
Once the movers have gone, you can let us know and we will change the access code to the facility, so nobody will be able to access your unit.
Student discount: 10% off first month if you bring a fellow student
If you have friends or flatmates who also need storage solutions, PiuSpazio Self Storage has a special promotion that lets you save even more!
When you refer a friend who decides to rent a storage unit with us, both of you will receive an extra 10% discount on your first month’s rental fee. It’s a great way to save money while ensuring all your belongings are safely stored for the summer.
To get exact details on rates and to receive a personalized quote, we encourage you to contact the location most convenient for you directly. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect storage solution for your student needs.
And you’ll be able to share the moving costs.
Yes, we will organize the pick up and delivery service with you with our trustworthy partners
We have student storage in Milan, Castellanza, Monza and Lecco.
No, unless you want to. If you don’t need access to your belongings, our movers will send you pictures of the stored items.
yes, you can pay by card
You organize again with the mover, grant him access to the unit, and he will deliver it to you
Yes. Absolutely.
Yes, during the summer months many students use the storage service that we offer
Up to you. If you know somebody and are ok with sharing, then yes. Otherise we always recommend renting your own storage unit.
